Industry Index in Australia increased to -11.20 points in October from -16 points in September of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Australia Ai Group Industry Index.

Australia Industry Value Added: Manufacturing: Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Product (PM) data was reported at 3,623.000 AUD mn in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,347.000 AUD mn for 2022. Australia Industry Value Added: Manufacturing: Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Product (PM) data is updated yearly, averaging 2,669.000 AUD mn from Jun 2007 (Median) to 2023, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,623.000 AUD mn in 2023 and a record low of 1,925.000 AUD mn in 2007. Australia Industry Value Added: Manufacturing: Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Product (PM) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.RT001: Industry Value Added: by ANZSIC Class.

The Market Research and Statistical Services industry has performed poorly because of mixed demand across years for market research and related services. Industry revenue is anticipated to shrink at an annualised 1.3% over the five years through 2024-25, totalling $3.6 billion, with revenue falling by 1.5% in the current year. The overall revenue decrease can be attributed to mixed growth in prior years because of uncertainty and demand changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and ABS funding volatility. Industry revenue displays significant volatility from year to year, mainly because of fluctuations in ABS funding by the Federal Government. As the next census is set to occur in 2026, ABS revenue over the past two years has been constrained. Some companies that previously used industry businesses have been increasingly performing market research and statistical analysis in-house. Many external companies have improved their technology and data collection capabilities, which has made it more cost-effective to perform these activities internally. While the introduction of artificial intelligence has provided cost-cutting opportunities for market research businesses, it has also encouraged clients to bring industry services in-house, reducing demand. Profitability has also waned because of heightened price competition and wage costs increasing as a share of revenue. Ongoing growth in online media and big data presents both challenges and opportunities for market research businesses. Mounting demand for research and statistics relating to new media audience numbers and advertising effectiveness represents a potential opportunity. Even so, market research businesses will face challenges in developing effective measurement systems, and competition from information technology specialists that are developing similar systems will intensify. Despite these challenges, industry revenue is forecast to increase at an annualised 2.0% through 2029-30 to reach $3.9 billion.

Australia Number of Company: New Registered: All Industries data was reported at 436,018.000 Unit in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 406,365.000 Unit for 2023. Australia Number of Company: New Registered: All Industries data is updated yearly, averaging 328,205.000 Unit from Jun 2008 (Median) to 2024, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 442,555.000 Unit in 2022 and a record low of 239,229.000 Unit in 2013. Australia Number of Company: New Registered: All Industries data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.O002: Number of Company: by Industry.

Australia: Industry value added, billion USD: The latest value from 2024 is 455.01 billion U.S. dollars, a decline from 477.82 billion U.S. dollars in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 168.28 billion U.S. dollars, based on data from 150 countries. Historically, the average for Australia from 1990 to 2024 is 233.23 billion U.S. dollars. The minimum value, 83.72 billion U.S. dollars, was reached in 1993 while the maximum of 477.82 billion U.S. dollars was recorded in 2023.

Australia Industry Value Added: Manufacturing: PM: Human data was reported at 3,278.000 AUD mn in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,977.000 AUD mn for 2022. Australia Industry Value Added: Manufacturing: PM: Human data is updated yearly, averaging 2,527.000 AUD mn from Jun 2007 (Median) to 2023, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,278.000 AUD mn in 2023 and a record low of 1,807.000 AUD mn in 2007. Australia Industry Value Added: Manufacturing: PM: Human data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.RT001: Industry Value Added: by ANZSIC Class.

Industry Index Manufacturing in Australia decreased to -22 points in October from -13.20 points in September of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Australia Ai Group Industry Index - Manufacturing.

Capacity Utilisation Rate: sa: Australian Industry Index data was reported at 79.400 % in Feb 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 79.800 % for Jan 2025. Capacity Utilisation Rate: sa: Australian Industry Index data is updated monthly, averaging 80.300 % from Jan 2023 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 84.100 % in Jan 2023 and a record low of 73.500 % in May 2024. Capacity Utilisation Rate: sa: Australian Industry Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Industry Group. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.B019: Australian Industry Group: Capacity Utilisation Rate.

The Australia IT Services Market Report is Segmented by Service Type (IT Consulting and Implementation, IT Outsourcing, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), and More), End-User Enterprise Size (Small and Medium Enterprises, and Large Enterprises), End-User Vertical (BFSI, Manufacturing, Government and Public Sector, Healthcare and Life-Sciences, and More), and Geography. The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

The Finance sector's operating environment was previously characterised by record-low interest rates. Nonetheless, high inflation prompted the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to hike the cash rate from May 2022 onwards. This shift allowed financial institutions to impose higher loan charges, propelling their revenue. Banks raised interest rates quicker than funding costs in the first half of 2022-23, boosting net interest margins. However, sophisticated competition and digital disruption have reshaped the sector and nibbled at the Big Four's dominance, weighing on ADIs' performance. In the first half of 2025, the fierce competition has forced ADIs to trim lending rates even ahead of RBA moves to protect their slice of the mortgage market. Higher cash rates initially widened net interest margins, but the expiry of cheap TFF funding and a fierce mortgage war are now compressing spreads, weighing on ADIs' profitability. Although ANZ's 2024 Suncorp Bank takeover highlights some consolidation, the real contest is unfolding in tech. Larger financial institutions are combatting intensified competition from neobanks and fintechs by upscaling their technology investments, strengthening their strategic partnerships with cloud providers and technology consulting firms and augmenting their digital offerings. Notable examples include the launch of ANZ Plus by ANZ and Commonwealth Bank's Unloan. Meanwhile, investor demand for rental properties, elevated residential housing prices and sizable state-infrastructure pipelines have continued to underpin loan growth, offsetting the drag from weaker mortgage affordability and volatile business sentiment. Overall, subdivision revenue is expected to rise at an annualised 8.3% over the five years through 2024-25, to $524.6 billion. This growth trajectory includes an estimated 4.8% decline in 2024-25 driven by rate cuts in 2025, which will weigh on income from interest-bearing assets. The Big Four banks will double down on technology investments and partnerships to counter threats from fintech startups and neobanks. As cybersecurity risks and APRA regulations evolve, financial institutions will gear up to strengthen their focus on shielding sensitive customer data and preserving trust, lifting compliance and operational costs. In the face of fierce competition, evolving regulations and shifting customer preferences, consolidation through M&As is poised to be a viable trend for survival and growth, especially among smaller financial institutions like credit unions. While rate cuts will challenge profitability within the sector, expansionary economic policies are poised to stimulate business and mortgage lending activity, presenting opportunities for strategic growth in a dynamic market. These trends are why Finance subdivision revenue is forecast to rise by an annualised 1.1% over the five years through the end of 2029-30, to $554.9 billion

In 2021, **** percent of respondents who took part in the artificial intelligence in Australia export survey serviced the aerospace, defense, and security industry. This was the industry most serviced by AI businesses in the nation, followed by the mining, energy, and resources industry at **** percent.

In the financial year 2021, the mining industry in Australia accounted for almost ** percent of real gross value added to the economy. In the same fiscal year, the financial and insurance services reported around *** percent of real gross value added to the economy.

Online shopping has cemented its place in the retail market, buoyed by rising adoption and better technology. 2024 data shows 9.8 million households shopping online, up from 8.2 million in 2019, a clear sign of growing penetration. This performance has benefited from safer payments, easier returns and smoother mobile access, while new competitors like Shein and Temu push prices down and keep pressure on margins. Augmented reality, chat-enabled service and social shopping are blurring the lines between instore and online, letting shoppers try before they buy and discover products through feeds on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. In this environment, faster broadband and the rollout of 5G coverage are expanding the audience, enabling more impulse buys and seamless checkouts. Over the past five years, the online market’s growth has wavered with the pandemic, then settled into a more price-aware rhythm. The 'search and compare' habit means shoppers cut back when discretionary income tightens and 62% switched brands in 2024 to save money. The share of weekly online shoppers rose from 27% in 2021 to 29% in 2025, with a similar increase in the number of consumers shopping every two to three weeks. (26% in 2021 to 30% in 2025). Profitability lagged early on due to fierce competition and high fixed costs, but retailers trimmed overheads, modernised fulfilment networks and used social content to sustain margins. The market also saw international entrants intensify competition, contributing to the demise of some domestic platforms. Industry revenue is anticipated to grow at an annualised 3.4% over the five years through 2025-26 and is expected to total $64.9 billion in the current year, when revenue will climb by an estimated 6.8%. Going forwards, online sales should keep climbing thanks to broader product ranges, better mobile experiences and pay-later options that streamline purchases. AR-enabled sizing and virtual try-ons will reduce friction in fashion and accessories, while loyalty schemes and free shipping will reward repeat customers. Profit is set to climb as pricing becomes more responsive and import costs ease from a stronger Australian dollar. With omnichannel strategies, showrooming and social commerce, the line between online and offline will stay blurred and hybrid stores will become mainstream rather than niche. Overall, industry revenue is forecast to climb at an annualised 5.9% over the five years through 2030-31 to total $86.6 billion.

In 2024, the gross value added (GVA) of the agriculture industry in Australia amounted to around 63.8 billion Australian dollars. The country produces and exports a diverse range of agricultural products including cattle, wheat, and milk, making agriculture an important economic sector of Australia.

The industry is highly fragmented due to the diverse nature of the products, with many firms producing low quantities of specialised products. Downstream markets, like mining and manufacturing, strongly influence the industry's performance. Industry revenue is expected to grow at an annualised 3.3% over the five years through 2023-24 to $2.8 billion. This includes an expected 2.1% decline in the current year due to slow growth in downstream demand stemming from a sharp rise in interest rates.A strong performance in the industry's major market, mining, has contributed to revenue growth over the past five years. Rising capital expenditure by the private sector has supported manufacturers. Imports from manufacturers in nations like China have accounted for a high proportion of domestic demand. They are driving out local producers relying on low domestic production costs to remain profitable. Foreign manufacturing hubs typically have low labour costs and specialise in manufacturing high-quantity, standardised products. Despite rampant import competition, industry enterprise and establishments numbers have risen as domestic manufacturers dominate niche markets, creating bespoke, high-quality products.Industry revenue is forecast to fall at annualised 0.7% over the five years through 2028-29 to $2.7 billion. Mixed demand conditions in key downstream industries, like manufacturing, will likely limit revenue growth. Actual capital expenditure on mining is set to grow over the next five years, which is set to support industry growth. An anticipated appreciation of the Australian dollar over the next five years will likely reduce domestic product competitiveness, constraining export revenue. However, a continued shift towards high-value specialised manufacturing is likely to offset this decline and support an increase in profitability over the period. Import competition is slated to continue threatening industry players as developed countries continue to innovate and produce products on par with domestic manufacturers. This trend is anticipated to be an additional barrier for domestic manufacturers who have pivoted to creating high-value products.

Industrial production, annual percent change in Australia, June, 2025 The most recent value is -1.69 percent as of Q2 2025, an increase compared to the previous value of -3.32 percent. Historically, the average for Australia from Q3 1975 to Q2 2025 is 2.44 percent. The minimum of -7.65 percent was recorded in Q1 1983, while the maximum of 14.4 percent was reached in Q4 1987. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

Monthly and long-term Australia Industry data: historical series and analyst forecasts curated by FocusEconomics.

As of December 2024, the gross value added (GVA) of the manufacturing industry in Australia amounted to approximately 148.7 billion Australian dollars. The value has steadily risen since 2016.

Shifting social trends have significantly influenced the Restaurants industry's performance over recent years. Consumers' busy lifestyles and high workloads have driven demand for restaurant meals, as well as takeaway and delivery services. Restaurants allow consumers to combine dining with leisure and avoid spending time on food preparation. Rising demand for food delivery platforms like Uber Eats, which enable time-poor consumers to purchase home-delivered, restaurant-quality food, has also supported industry revenue. Despite tight discretionary incomes and recent cost-of-living pressures, Australian consumers have continued to prioritise eating restaurant meals, as they view them as affordable indulgences. However, industry businesses are struggling with elevated operational costs, including high input, rent and energy expenses. Labour shortages have also plagued the industry, with restaurants facing significant retention gaps. These challenges, along with intense competitive pressures, have eroded the industry’s profitability, compelling some businesses to exit the industry. Nonetheless, the total number of enterprises in the industry has increased over the past five years as dynamic consumer preferences have created several niches for restaurants to cater to. Overall, industry revenue is expected to have soared at an annualised 8.2% over the five years through 2025-26 to $26.2 billion. This includes a moderate anticipated rise of 0.4% in 2025-26. Reeling from the economic challenges of the past five years, restaurants are set to diversify their revenue streams by expanding their service offerings to include merchandise and live events over the coming years. Restaurants are forecast to focus on improving operational efficiencies to limit costs and boost their profit margins. This includes adopting integrated technological advancements that will enhance the overall dining experience for customers. There will also be a focus on sustainability efforts as Australian consumers become more discerning about their environmental choices. Overall, industry revenue is projected to increase at an annualised 2.0% over the five years through 2030-31 to reach $28.9 billion.

Graph and download economic data for Benchmarked Unit Labor Costs - Industry for Australia (DISCONTINUED) (AUSULCINDQPNMEI) from Q4 1970 to Q3 2011 about unit labor cost, Australia, industry, and rate.